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Government ploughs £40m into semaglutide GP pilot

Sunak wants to expand access to Wegovy and potentially other weight loss drugs

07 Jun 2023 , 1 Min Article

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NPA listens to those living with obesity to build on services

The NPA gave an update on its support with obesity services at the Pharmacy Show yesterday

17 Oct 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Expand NHS health checks in pharmacies to tackle obesity, report says

Five recommendations were made in the report, which was funded by the pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk.

16 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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NICE makes landmark decision on new weight loss drug

Semaglutide, or Wegovy, is now recommended by NICE under new draft guidelines.

08 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Rowlands pilots new weight loss service in 100 stores

Rowlands launches a new diet awareness campaign to tie in with new service.

04 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Hospitals faced over one million obesity-related admissions

Hospitals in England had to deal with more than one million admissions where obesity was a factor in 2019-20.

19 May 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Calorie labelling to be introduced on restaurant menus

Large restaurant businesses with over 250 employees in England to display the calorie information of non-prepacked food and soft drinks.

13 May 2021 , 1 Min Article

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70 per cent of people unaware of ultra-processed foods

Some 70 per cent of people have not heard of the term 'ultra-processed foods' despite many trying to cut back on processed foods. 

15 Apr 2021 , 1 Min Article

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17-year weight study points to crucial role

Weight management role highlighted in 17-year study

09 Jun 2020 , 1 Min Article

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